Find the Absolute Maximum and Absolute Minimum Values, If Any $f(x)=x-\sqrt{x}$

question 131

Multiple Choice

Find the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values, if any, of the function $f(x) =x-\sqrt{x}$ on [0, 25]

• A) Abs. max. \(f(25)=20\)
• Abs) min. \(f\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)=-\frac{1}{4}\)
• B) Abs. max. \(f(25)=20\)
• Abs) min. \(f(0)=0\)
• C) Abs. max. \(f(25)=20\)
• Abs) min. \(f(0)=f(1)=0\)
• D) Abs. max. \(f(0)=0\)
• Abs) min. \(f\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)=-\frac{1}{4}\)

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